Investigating Best Practices for Ecological Momentary Assessment: Nationwide Factorial Experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a measurement methodology that involves the repeated collection of real-time data on participants' behavior and experience in their natural environment. While EMA allows researchers to gain valuable insights into dynamic behavioral processes, the need for frequent self-reporting can be burdensome and disruptive. Compliance with EMA protocols is important for accurate, unbiased sampling; yet, there is no "gold standard" for EMA study design to promote compliance.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to use a factorial design to identify optimal study design factors, or combinations of factors, for achieving the highest completion rates for smartphone-based EMAs.

Methods

Participants recruited from across the United

SUBMITTER: Businelle MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347889 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature